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Women in Engineering and Maritime: Real Experiences

Currently, women represent only 2% of the maritime industry, while only eight% of employees in engineering are women. This is in stark contrast to the UK workforce as a whole, of which women make up 47%.

27th October 2021 · 6 min read

How Shoppers’ Habits Have Changed

As time goes on, the way things are conducted changes. Whether In this article, we’ll look at the different shopping habits consumers have experienced over the years.

22nd October 2021 · 3 min read

Harnessing the Influence of Business to Fight Climate Change

After various lockdowns and the return to normality, small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) need to play their part in helping the UK achieve net-zero emissions.

20th October 2021 · 5 min read

Why Changing Perceptions Mean Now Is the Time to Launch a British Hospitality Business

Following what’s been a particularly challenging year, a welcome boost to hospitality operators across the UK is expected, from hotels and B&Bs right through to local cafes, pubs, and restaurants.

15th October 2021 · 5 min read

The Growth of the British Street Food Van

Here, Ford van leasing company Van Ninja has put together an in-depth guide on starting a street food business from start to finish.

15th October 2021 · 4 min read

Making Warehouses More Productive and Fairer

For a nation that for decades has worried about unacceptable rates of unemployment, the idea that large areas of industry and commerce are experiencing serious labour shortages is something of a surprise.

14th October 2021 · 7 min read

How to Improve Your Business Financial Processes for 2022?

Well-oiled financial processes are the crux of any business. Unfortunately, with the onset of remote work, traditional financial processes seem to have taken a massive hit. This makes it difficult for Finance teams to work as they did in the office.

13th October 2021 · 4 min read

Levelling Up the UK Will Take Years, Be Costly and Likely Cause Job Losses If Not Carefully Prepared and Managed, Says Expert

The government’s move towards an economy with high-skill, high-wage and high productivity will likely cause economic disruptions and job losses if the government is not preparing and organizing the transition, according to an expert from Durham Un...

12th October 2021 · 3 min read

Why Inner-City Parking Needs a New Solution and Multi-Storeys Aren’t the Answer

If there’s one area where parking has historically been difficult, it’s congested city centres. As our towns and cities became more urbanised, parking has become more difficult and more expensive.

5th October 2021 · 3 min read

Why Sustainable PPE Became a Must for Our Business

With the rise of the eco-conscious mentality, businesses looking for new ways to reduce waste, especially when it comes to fashion and the increased requirement for personal protective equipment (PPE) and uniforms.

5th October 2021 · 4 min read

UK Businesses Set to Accelerate Software Development Faster Than European Rivals, Study Finds

Mendix, a Siemens business and global leader in low-code application development for the enterprise, today announced the results of a new survey that shows British businesses are set to accelerate their software development at a pace faster than t...

30th September 2021 · 3 min read

IPOSUP Automates Tips as UK Restaurants, Café and Pub Bosses are Soon Banned from Keeping Tips Left for Staff

IPOSUP mobile payments service launches automation of tips direct to hospitality staff bank accounts ahead of the UK Government plans to make it illegal for hospitality firms to withhold tips from workers, who rely on them to top up their income.

27th September 2021 · 2 min read